Hurricane Melissa winds hit record-breaking 252 mph, data confirms
Researchers recorded a record-breaking wind gust as Hurricane Melissa lashed the Caribbean in late October.
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Rabbi on Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts
Rabbi Yaakov Raskin is still working on recovery efforts in Jamaica where Hurricane Melissa left massive devastation. Raskin joined CBS News with more details on how to help.
Shaggy on helping Jamaicans recover
Grammy Award-winning artist Shaggy joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss how he's helping his home country of Jamaica recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica rises to 32
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island since record-keeping began 174 years ago.
Jamaica relief efforts continue in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
Rescuers and aid workers fanned out across Jamaica on Saturday to distribute food and water and reach communities still isolated four days after Hurricane Melissa hit the island.
Maps show Hurricane Melissa's forecast path
Hurricane Melissa brought hurricane-force gusts to Bermuda overnight and will weaken as it heads north, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Maps show its forecast path.
Hurricane Melissa death toll surpasses 50 as focus turns to recovery
Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba were assessing the damage and beginning to dig out after they were slammed by Hurricane Melissa, which left dozens dead.
Haiti digs out from hurricane destruction
Haitians are still dealing with flooding and destruction after Hurricane Melissa ravaged parts of the Caribbean. Jacqueline Charles, the Miami Herald's Haiti reporter, joins CBS News with more.
Dozens dead after Hurricane Melissa
At least 45 people died after Hurricane Melissa slammed parts of the Caribbean. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
A look at Hurricane Melissa's impact
Search and rescue efforts stretch into a third day after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record. Nearly a half million people on the island remain without power. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
At least 28 dead as Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba reeling
People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed.
U.S.-based aid groups rush to get supplies into storm-battered Jamaica
Tens of thousands of Jamaicans were in shelters, and more than two-thirds of the island was still without power, according to officials.
U.S. aid groups rush to provide support to Jamaica
Across the U.S., there are furious efforts to get aid into the Caribbean nation of Jamaica following the trail of destruction and devastation left by Hurricane Melissa. Cristian Benavides reports.
Thousands still sheltering after Melissa
Two days after Hurricane Melissa became one of the strongest Atlantic storms to ever make landfall, thousands in Jamaica remain in temporary shelters and nearly three quarters of the island is still without power. Jason Allen reports.
Relief flights leave Florida for Jamaica
Flights of aid are being sent from Florida to Jamaica in response to Hurricane Melissa. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports from Miami.
Damage in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa
Most of Jamaica remains in the dark after Hurricane Melissa's wrath swept through the island. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Hurricane Melissa rescue and recovery efforts
Hurricane Melissa devastated multiple countries as it barreled through the Caribbean. The storm is blamed for at least 28 deaths. CBS News' Jason Allen reports on the recovery efforts.
Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction, kills dozens in Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa has left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, as it continues to threaten the Bahamas and Bermuda.
Jamaicans begin to assess Melissa damage
Residents and officials in Jamaica are beginning recovery efforts after Hurricane Melissa slammed the country. Jason Allen reports from Santa Cruz and meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a look at where the storm's headed next.
Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the Bahamas
Hurricane Melissa is headed toward the Bahamas after ripping through Jamaica and making landfall in Cuba. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest from Kingston, while Christopher Boxe, a managing partner for Chilitos Jamexican Restaurant, also joins. Also, CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
Hurricane Melissa whips Jamaica with violent winds, heavy rain before heading toward Cuba
Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica as a fearsome Category 5 storm. Forecasters said it could be the island's "storm of the century."
Part-time Jamaica resident on Melissa's impact
Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 4 storm moving northeast over Jamaica. Aretha Taylor, a part-time resident of the island riding out the storm in Ocho Rios, joins "The Takeout" to describe what conditions are like.
Melissa reportedly ripping roofs off buildings
Hurricane Melissa is the strongest storm to hit Jamaica in its history. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports on the storm from Portmore, Jamaica.
Hurricane Melissa downgraded to Category 4
The National Hurricane Center has downgraded Hurricane Melissa to a Category 4 storm after it made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday afternoon as a Category 5. CBS News meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the latest.
Melissa is one of the strongest hurricanes recorded in the Atlantic
Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica as a Category 5, is among the strongest hurricanes to have formed in the Atlantic since records were kept.
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U.S. confirms first casualties of war as Iran lashes out with missiles
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as Iranian missiles hit countries and ships across the region, killing at least eight in Israel.
3 U.S. service members killed in military operation against Iran, CENTCOM says
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
Iran's Khamenei killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes after nearly 40-year reign
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Trump says diplomatic solution in Iran remains possible: "Much easier now"
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
Sen. Tom Cotton says "not a simple answer" as to who will lead Iran now
"There's probably a lot of jockeying inside of Iran right now, they have a very consultative, deliberative process to replace the Supreme Leader," Sen. Tom Cotton said Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Map shows U.S.-Israel military strike locations across Iran
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Thousands of travelers stranded after strikes snarls travel in the Middle East
More than 2,400 flights were canceled Sunday across airports in the Middle East, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
At least 2 killed, 14 wounded in mass shooting at Texas bar, police say
Fourteen people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after the shooting at Buford's, a beer garden in Austin's entertainment district.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
3 U.S. service members killed in military operation against Iran, CENTCOM says
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
UFC's Dana White on taking MMA to the next level
As CEO and president of Ultimate Fighting Championship, Dana White has taken the hard-hitting sport of mixed martial arts to its highest-profile moment this summer: a UFC match on the South Lawn of the White House.
Honoring Operation Desert Storm: Waging a battle to build a war memorial
In 1991 more than half a million Americans served in Operation Desert Storm; 148 were killed in action, to free Kuwait from Saddam Hussein. Yet, when Marine veteran Scott Stump set out to build a memorial on the National Mall, he faced "grueling" resistance.
Supreme Court to weigh legal battle over federal gun ban for drug users
The Supreme Court is set to convene Monday to hear a Second Amendment dispute over a federal law that bars unlawful drug users from having firearms.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
Book excerpt: "Streetwise" by Lloyd Blankfein
In his new memoir, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs writes about a life that stretched from the projects of New York City to the pinnacle of Wall Street.
Small business owner is already giving her customers a tariff refund
"If somebody charges you something and it's unlawful, they should give you your money back," Dame CEO Alexandra Fine said.
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3 U.S. service members killed in military operation against Iran, CENTCOM says
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
Democrat Jack Schlossberg talks taking the gloves off
The 33-year-old grandson of JFK is out to make a name for himself, running for Congress in New York's 12th District. He talks about his family, and his refusal to refrain from mocking his opponents, saying, "The time is not now to hold back."
Sen. Tom Cotton says "not a simple answer" as to who will lead Iran now
"There's probably a lot of jockeying inside of Iran right now, they have a very consultative, deliberative process to replace the Supreme Leader," Sen. Tom Cotton said Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
Supreme Court to weigh legal battle over federal gun ban for drug users
The Supreme Court is set to convene Monday to hear a Second Amendment dispute over a federal law that bars unlawful drug users from having firearms.
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
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3 U.S. service members killed in military operation against Iran, CENTCOM says
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
Sen. Tom Cotton says "not a simple answer" as to who will lead Iran now
"There's probably a lot of jockeying inside of Iran right now, they have a very consultative, deliberative process to replace the Supreme Leader," Sen. Tom Cotton said Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Thousands of travelers stranded after strikes snarls travel in the Middle East
More than 2,400 flights were canceled Sunday across airports in the Middle East, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
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U.S. confirms first casualties of war as Iran lashes out with missiles
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as Iranian missiles hit countries and ships across the region, killing at least eight in Israel.
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Extended interview: Marc Shaiman
In this web exclusive, composer Marc Shaiman, a Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, talks with Tracy Smith about his career; his new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner"; and his collaboration and friendship with Rob Reiner.
Broadway, Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman on being a "sore winner"
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner."
Broadway and Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner." Shaiman talks with Tracy Smith about collaborating with Billy Crystal on parody songs for the Oscars; composing scores for Rob Reiner's films; and why he says, beginning as a piano prodigy at age 16, "there was no stopping me."
Neil Sedaka: An appreciation
David Pogue looks back at the career of the singer-songwriter whose Top 10 hits included such classics as "Oh, Carol," "Calendar Girl," "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," and "Laughter in the Rain."
Remembering Neil Sedaka
David Pogue looks back at the career of singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, whose Top 10 hits included such classics as "Oh, Carol," "Calendar Girl," "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," and "Laughter in the Rain." Sedaka died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at age 86.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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At least 2 killed, 14 wounded in mass shooting at Texas bar, police say
Fourteen people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after the shooting at Buford's, a beer garden in Austin's entertainment district.
Body of notorious cartel boss "El Mencho" returned to family
Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Bill Clinton opening statement for deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is being deposed by members of the House Oversight Committee over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Did ICE lie before detaining NYC student?
Columbia University acting president Claire Shipman described the ICE detention of student Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, claiming agents gained entry to a residential building by stating they were police seeking a missing child. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Farewell to producer Mary Walsh
For nearly five decades, CBS News producer Mary Walsh has reported from all over the world – from war zones to presidential campaigns – for hundreds of stories, large and small, that had excellence in common. Jane Pauley says so long to a cherished member of the "Sunday Morning" family.
AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
Extended interview: Marc Shaiman
In this web exclusive, composer Marc Shaiman, a Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, talks with Tracy Smith about his career; his new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner"; and his collaboration and friendship with Rob Reiner.
Broadway and Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner." Shaiman talks with Tracy Smith about collaborating with Billy Crystal on parody songs for the Oscars; composing scores for Rob Reiner's films; and why he says, beginning as a piano prodigy at age 16, "there was no stopping me."